Glycerophospholipids can interact both with other lipids and water because they contain ________.
A)double bonds
B)polar regions and nonpolar regions
C)glycerol
D)saturated fatty acids
E)cholesterol

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Glycerophospholipids are amphipathic molecules, which means they have both polar and nonpolar regions. This allows them to interact with both lipids and water. The polar region is formed by the phosphate group and the glycerol molecule, while the nonpolar region is formed by the fatty acid chains. Double bonds, saturated fatty acids, and cholesterol do not contribute to the amphipathic nature of glycerophospholipids.

Glycerophospholipids Can Interact Both with Other Lipids and Water Because